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Can you prevent construction defects?

If you hire a building contractor to build a structure for you, you want the final project to be of high quality. It is a huge investment to build something. It also takes a lot of time to do it. Even if you are not hands-on during the process, the planning alone will take a lot of your time and energy. You also want to be a part of making decisions along the way as the building progresses. One thing that can derail the whole project is a construction defect. According to Modern Construction Solutions, you and the builder have a hand in preventing many defect issues.

It all begins with careful planning. Any errors during the planning phase snowball as building begins. You need to ensure your plans will work. You have to work with professionals who know what they are doing. You need to check and recheck plans for any possible issues.

You also should implement a quality control process with the builder. This helps ensure all processes and supplies meet your high standards. It can help to catch any defects before they make their way into the build. It also enables you to know immediately if the builder suspects a defect in the construction. You can then assess and move forward to correct it.

Taking a proactive approach before and during your construction project can help you avoid costly defects in the end that threaten your structure's integrity and safety. This information is for educational use only. It is not legal advice.

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